How to pronounce claudication
Say it like klaw-dih-KAY-shun. Claudication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
- klaw
- dih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claudication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of claudication
American and British speakers say claudication in essentially the same way: /ˌklɔdɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌklɔːdɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: klaw-dih-KAY-shun.
What does claudication mean?
- Limping.
- A condition in which temporary cramp-like pain in the calf muscles is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries.
Where does claudication come from?
Borrowed from Latin claudicātiō (“limping”, noun), from claudicō (“to limp, halt, be lame”) + -ātiō (“-ation”, nominal suffix).
Words that rhyme with claudication
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Questions about saying claudication
How do you pronounce claudication?
Say klaw-dih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɔdɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌklɔːdɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claudication?
Claudication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: klaw · dih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say claudication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌklɔdɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌklɔːdɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.